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Hey Corto. I sent a PM offering to let Ixnay try my Cortobass over two weeks ago and he hasn't even logged in since then. I'm in Morris County. Hopefully he'll check in at some point.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Hello everyone. I took the plunge and ordered my first Birdsong yesterday. It is going to be the first ever set-neck Birdsong, a Sadhana. From the research I did on Scott's instruments before I ordered mine, I'm sure it will be a great instrument to make music with, and I will probably be running back to the well for another in the years to come.
welcome to the family todd...and yes they are addictive..."My name is Greg and I am a Birdsongaholic...."
Welcome to the family Todd. A review and pictures of the setneck Sadhana will be required!
Here's a shot of me and the band from last night:
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I never touched the backup last night except to tune it! I'm really happy for Scott that he's succeeding during a difficult economy!
Here's a shot of me and the band from last night:
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I never touched the backup last night except to tune it! I'm really happy for Scott that he's succeeding during a difficult economy!
Hey Toddoutloud. Congratulations on taking the plunge. You will be glad you did.
I'm wondering what information you and Scott exchanged on the benefits of a set neck for the Birdsong sound if you wouldn't mind sharing.
I'm wondering what information you and Scott exchanged on the benefits of a set neck for the Birdsong sound if you wouldn't mind sharing.
Thanks for the warm welcome. Basically, Scott and I talked a good bit about building a very comfortable and lightweight bass.
Backstory: I got in a car wreck back in December. Teenage girl was texting instead of paying attention to the road and rear-ended me at 35mph. My neck and left shoulder were injured. I consulted two of my bass-playing friends who also happen to be medical professionals- one is a physical therapist, the other is my chiropractor. Both recommended that I get away from playing my 9lb 12 oz Jazz Bass and into something much lighter. The physical therapist recommended that I play a short scale bass to prevent me from having to stretch my left arm out as far and risk aggravating the muscles and tendons in my arm, shoulder, and neck. BTW, I'm 5'6".
I did my homework and came across Birdsong about 3 weeks ago. I called Scott last weekend to talk about what I needed out of a bass and we ran across some different ideas. I was torn between the Sadhana and the Fusion. I almost decided on 10F-15. I knew I wanted something different and I thought it would be really neat to own a piece of a company's history. So I made my mind up and went after set-neck #1. 11S-50 should be coming home with me sometime later this year and will be appearing on stages across the South soon thereafter.
Greggster: We really didn't even discuss anything about it other than he's using non-Gibson techniques so the neck won't fall off!! It's going to be a crapshoot so to say but I trust that it will be nothing short of amazing.
Oh yes, there will be MANY pictures to show off once it is in my hands.
Backstory: I got in a car wreck back in December. Teenage girl was texting instead of paying attention to the road and rear-ended me at 35mph. My neck and left shoulder were injured. I consulted two of my bass-playing friends who also happen to be medical professionals- one is a physical therapist, the other is my chiropractor. Both recommended that I get away from playing my 9lb 12 oz Jazz Bass and into something much lighter. The physical therapist recommended that I play a short scale bass to prevent me from having to stretch my left arm out as far and risk aggravating the muscles and tendons in my arm, shoulder, and neck. BTW, I'm 5'6".
I did my homework and came across Birdsong about 3 weeks ago. I called Scott last weekend to talk about what I needed out of a bass and we ran across some different ideas. I was torn between the Sadhana and the Fusion. I almost decided on 10F-15. I knew I wanted something different and I thought it would be really neat to own a piece of a company's history. So I made my mind up and went after set-neck #1. 11S-50 should be coming home with me sometime later this year and will be appearing on stages across the South soon thereafter.
Greggster: We really didn't even discuss anything about it other than he's using non-Gibson techniques so the neck won't fall off!! It's going to be a crapshoot so to say but I trust that it will be nothing short of amazing.
Oh yes, there will be MANY pictures to show off once it is in my hands.
My Corto bass is almost two years old now and it still looks like it's brand new. But the Rosewood fingerboard is starting to "relic" nicely. You can see the positions I tend to play the most (apparently frets 2-7 mostly) because that's where most of the wear is. Personally I think it looks great. It gives the Corto lots of character.
Wow, congratulations on that! Yes, i can definitely understand the part about owning a part of a companie's history, that sounds really cool. Anxiously waiting for your pictures of the finished bass and your thoughts on it!!!
Too bad about your accident, but it's great to know you'll still be able to play. Must be great having bass playing doctors!
I often dream about the day when I will be able to order a birdsong...
New Birdsong model and it looks sweet ! Man I'm very temped to order a fretless one. Nice price @1600.00
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It fills a hole in the line up. I'm surprised that the reverse P configuration has died out until now. I have an Aria Pro II and a Yamaha BB300 with the reverse P. To my ears it makes the D and G strings balance better with the E and A.
I am going to get one !!!!!!
It will be a great compliment to my regular Corto.
I have found the Birdsong basses to be the most comfortable and easiest ones to play. I never have any neck or shoulder problems after a night of playing. Plus they weigh almost nothing.
Now I can retire my old heavy Fender P and go light. I always dreaded when I had to switch from my Birdsong to my heavy monster Fender P. Now I won't have to.
Hallelujah !!!!!!!!!!
Oh man, Scott had to come up with this just when I thought I was GAS free. Dang It!
I could not agree with you more on your opinion regarding the reverse "P" config.
I love my dual pickup, roundwound strung(SIT) cortobass. But if I try to get some very bright "ricky" sounds out of it (in all respects to Scot, never was intended to sound like one), the E and A strings sound magical. But, up on the D and more noticably the G string, starts to get tinty. This new model, the Cbass, has me gassing, and emptying my piggy bank.
I'd bet his latest creation is euphonic bliss.
I would have to hear one before I buy one. Oh man, Scott's got me torn between a Cpbass and a L30P from Jimmy Wilson from Landing Guitars grrrrrr!
Could someone explain the reverse P configuration for me?
I wonder if this bass will sound anything like a Fender P-bass even though it's a short scale.
Could someone explain the reverse P configuration for me?
I wonder if this bass will sound anything like a Fender P-bass even though it's a short scale.
